Mouthfeel is fairly smooth and creamy/velvety on the palate even as it has a good earthy character to it.

Overall, this is a complex tasting scotch ale that has some surprising fruitiness and a good balance of flavors. The smell of this beer is quite strong when pouring--I could smell it at arm's length, whereas I can't usually smell a beer until I bring it to my nose. Its earthy and floral characteristics mixed with malt and spice make it somewhat reminiscent of a Trappist ale, though it's not quite there. Still, it's quite good.